Equipment
RHD. Chrome wheel discs, opening vee windshield, basket weave seat back upholstery, figured chrome side trim, Marchal head and fog lights. Restored (effectively reconstructed) by Pininfarina for Michael Scott in the UK in the mid 60s and recently refreshed. Not show ready but very good paint, interior and fresh chrome. Owned in the 70s by Eric Clapton and described by him as the most fun hed ever had off stage and out of bed. Later bought by Pininfarina and displayed in the company museum. The immediately prior owner acquired it from Pininfarina. Thoroughly documented. Attractive teardrop fender, 4 seat, tapered rear deck coachwork, lavishly appointed, one of six built by Batista Pinin Farina for dealer Bocca with similar bodies.
Market commentary
This is an exceptionally important and very attractive car with a colorful history, not least because Pininfarina regarded the car so highly he did the coachwork restoration for nothing. The auction later presented a $500,000 offer which was declined by the consignor.